The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive Order (GA-20). The previous order mandated temporary quarantines for air travelers arriving from the following states or areas of the U.S.:

California

Connecticut

New York

New Jersey

Washington

Atlanta

Chicago

Detroit

Miami

The latest order comes as part of the Governor's strategic plan to open Texas in response to the COVID-19 disaster, his office stated.

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